Question 1

Is L87 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L87 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L87 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L87 represents Transepidermal elimination disorders. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code L87 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code L87 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L87?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L87 is section:L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from L87?

Accepted Answer

Code L87 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: granuloma annulare (perforating) (L92.0). These conditions cannot be coded together with L87 as they represent different diagnoses.

L872026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Is L87 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code L87 mean?

When was ICD-10 code L87 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L87?

What conditions are excluded from L87?